"My Lords, I welcome, without reservation, the change made by the Government. The Minister will be aware of the considerable concern that there was among small farmers in Wales and the impact that the uncertainty was having on their sector. In that context, can he also have a look at …..." Lord Wigley - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister will be aware of the floods that occurred in Wales in recent months—in particular, the difficult ones just before Christmas in Monmouth, a border community. She may also be aware of the Written Questions I tabled on whether there is adequate co-ordination of efforts on the …..." Lord Wigley - View Speech
"My Lords, surely we should stop being mealy-mouthed about this issue. There is no basis in the international framework of law that can justify this action. If Russia had marched into Ukraine a few years ago, kidnapped its President, put him on trial in Moscow and locked him up, we …..." Lord Wigley - View Speech
"My Lords, homelessness is a scandal in all parts of these islands. Is there not more scope for taking unused or underutilised buildings within local or central government and using the capital value of them to release the funds necessary to modify them and find an urgent answer to a …..." Lord Wigley - View Speech
"My Lords, following my earlier question, I wish to ensure that my interests in matters regarding agriculture, which are in the register, are drawn to the attention of the House...." Lord Wigley - View Speech
"My Lords, is the Minister aware that the farming pattern in Wales is very different from that in the majority of England? Most farmers may be capital rich but are income poor, with average incomes under £25,000 a year. In these circumstances, will the Government either exempt all agricultural holdings …..." Lord Wigley - View Speech
"There is a strong possibility that, following next May’s elections, Plaid Cymru will be the largest single party in Senedd Cymru. Will the UK Government ensure that Plaid Cymru has access to civil servants dealing with devolved or potentially devolved portfolios, as is the practice for incoming Governments at Westminster?..." Lord Wigley - View Speech
Is the Minister aware of the figures in Wales for the reduction in road accidents and road deaths following the reduction of the speed limit to 20 miles per hour? Although that has been controversial in some areas and needs to be adjusted, none the …..." Lord Wigley - View Speech